Murray Volunteers Celebrated at Volunteer Week Event

Published on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 3:02:03 PM

More than 160 locals gathered to celebrate volunteers at the Shire of Murray’s Volunteer Week function on Monday 18 May.

Nominees were awarded certificates of recognition for reaching five, 10, 20, 25, 30, 40+-year milestones. Along with many others nominated to receive an award of outstanding contribution.

Shire President Douglas McLarty said this event is a small way that the Shire can give thanks to the volunteers in the community.

“We are incredibly fortunate to have so many volunteers who give their time and energy to Murray. Their contributions play a vital role in supporting and connecting our community,” said Shire President McLarty.

“These long-standing volunteers, along with many others within our community work tirelessly behind-the-scenes, solely for the betterment of our community. And for that we are immensely grateful,” he added.

The event was held at the Yunderup Sport and Recreation Club.

This event is supported by Volunteering WA and Lotterywest.

Award recipients included:

Name

Achievement

Michael Martin JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

40 years of service

Peter Gillett – Rotary Club of Pinjarra

40 years of service

Marguerite Pearce JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

40 years of service

Terry Lamey – St Johns WA Pinjarra/Dwellingup Sub Centre

30 years of service

Kiri Campbell JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

30 years of service

Gwendoline Atkinson – Murray Arts and Craft Society

30 years of service

Sue Maughn - Central Branch WA Australian Stock Horse Society, Murray Polocrosse Murray Regional Equestrian Centre

20 years of service

Trevor Tapper - Roger May Machinery Museum

20 years of service

Beth Aitken – Rotary Club of Pinjarra

20 years of service

Geoff Hayward – Rotary Club of Pinjarra

20 years of service

Murray Chapman – Rotary Club of Pinjarra

20 years of service

Rob Davis – Rotary Club of Pinjarra

20 years of service

Peter Bradley JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

20 years of service

Andrew Peckover – The Murray Music and Drama Club

25 years of service

Christina Fahl – The Murray Music and Drama Club

20 years of service

Jodie Bonner – The Murray Music and Drama Club

20 years of service

Lori Anders – The Murray Music and Drama Club

20 years of service

Polly Bonner – The Murray Music and Drama Club

20 years of service

Jeff Maughn - Central Branch WA Australian Stock Horse Society, Murray Polocrosse Murray Regional Equestrian Centre

10 years of service

Lyn Oliver – Murray Districts Historical Society

10 years of service

Jill McGrath – Murray Districts Historical Society

10 years of service

John Szkraba – Murray Districts Historical Society

10 years of service

Vince Taylor – Murray Districts Historical Society

10 years of service

Carole Warren – Murray Arts and Crafts Society

10 years of service

Angelina Hosford – Peel Seniors Recreation Council of WA (Stay on Your Feet Program)

10 years of service

Janice McGlinn OAM – Peel Seniors Recreation Council of WA (Stay on Your Feet Program)

10 years of service

Christine Matson - Pinjarra Golf Club

10 years of service

Belinda Keilllor - Ravenswood Community Group Inc

10 years of service

Donald Marshall – Rotary Club of Pinjarra

10 years of service

Mervyn Williams – Rotary Club of Pinjarra

10 years of service

Stephen Mewett – Rotary Club of Pinjarra

10 years of service

Julie Coxall JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

10 years of service

Murray Watkins JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

10 years of service

Gemma Little – The Murray Music and Drama Club

10 years of service

Jacky Creelman – The Murray Music and Drama Club

10 years of service

Rowan Creelman – The Murray Music and Drama Club

10 years of service

Dr Gillian Colclough JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

5 years of service

John Szkraba JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

5 years of service

Darien Peckover – The Murray Music and Drama Club

5 years of service

Kim-Lee Oliffe – The Murray Music and Drama Club

5 years of service

Shaynna Peckover – The Murray Music and Drama Club

5 years of service

Tammy Peckover – The Murray Music and Drama Club

Outstanding contribution

Grace Crawford – The Murray Music and Drama Club

Outstanding contribution

Rachel Hinton – West Murray Bushfire Brigade

Outstanding contribution

Don and Val McClements - Rotary Club of Pinjarra; Bedingfeld Lodge Aged Care Facility; The Murray Music and Drama Club, Ravenswood Community Group; Murray Health Group; Combined Churches Carol Services and Shire of Murray.

Outstanding contribution

David Nelson JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

Outstanding contribution

Raymond Johnson JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

Outstanding contribution

Rosemary Livissianos  - Ravenswood Community Group Inc

Outstanding contribution

Alan McCabe – Murray Districts Pistol Club

Outstanding contribution

Allan Griffiths – Murray Districts Pistol Club

Outstanding contribution

Allen McShane – Murray Districts Pistol Club

Outstanding contribution

Peel Seniors Recreation Council of WA - Stay on Your Feet Program

Outstanding contribution

Jo Wood – Murray Arts and Crafts Society

Outstanding contribution

Demi Druery – Coolup Progress Association

Outstanding contribution

Friends of Murray District Hospital

Outstanding contribution

Lions Club Pinjarra – Feed it Forward Program

Outstanding contribution

Mandurah Murray Mayday Op Shop

Outstanding contribution

Millie Penman - Mandurah State Emergency Services

Outstanding contribution

Donna Lewin – Murray State Emergency Services

Outstanding contribution

Tenille Greene – Carcoola Primary School P&C

Outstanding contribution

Bob Kennedy JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

Outstanding contribution

Linda Kennedy JP - Royal Association of Justices of Western Australia (Inc)

Outstanding contribution

 

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